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How to get fromKansas City to Evanstonby plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Evanston by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway subway
    4h 38m
    $74–440

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    8h 53m
    $148–294

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    12h 24m
    $106–176

  4. Drive 512.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Evanstoncar car 512.6 mi
    9h
    $94–136

  5. Fly Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    5h 20m
    $356–760

  6. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHK - ORD
    5h 50m
    $79–323

Kansas City to Evanston by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 12h 24m.

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